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Home » News » Connecticut

Connecticut

Phil Blechman
Written by Phil Blechman
Last updated on September 27th, 2023

Connecticut’s 50
Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles

2020

Connecticut’s northeastern charm attracts many families and business people who are pledging to get healthy. Connecticut is putting a significant emphasis on healthy choices and lifestyles with several state-wide programs promoting a thriving fitness culture. The mild summer and cool winters create a perfect backdrop for paddle-boarding in calm waters, playing in outdoor parks, and hiking through stunning forests.

Interesting things to know about Connecticut: 

  • Connecticut is ranked third in the nation for its quality and access to health care.
  • Nearly 60% of the state is covered in rich woodlands and forests. 
  • Connecticut has 250 miles of shoreline, perfect for water recreation.
18.00 %

The percentage of adults who report excessive drinking. Heavy drinking is linked to higher blood pressure, poorer liver function, increased stroke risk and larger waistlines.

19.00 %

The percentage of adults who report lack of physical activity.

26.00 %

The percentage of adults who report a BMI — or body mass index — above 30%. Higher BMI may be an indicator of greater risk to physical health.

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1
Old Greenwich, Connecticut
Old Greenwi.
Fit Score: 83.56

Old Greenwich, CT

Population 6,860
Exercise Opportunities 970
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 30
Obesity 220
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.5
Smoking 100
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 2.9
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 200
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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2
Weston, Connecticut
Weston
Fit Score: 82.95

Weston, CT

Population 10,247
Exercise Opportunities 970
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 30
Obesity 220
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.5
Smoking 100
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 2.9
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 200
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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3
Darien, Connecticut
Darien
Fit Score: 82.54

Darien, CT

Population 21,753
Exercise Opportunities 970
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 30
Obesity 220
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.5
Smoking 100
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 2.9
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 200
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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4
Riverside, Connecticut
Riverside
Fit Score: 81.96

Riverside, CT

Population 8,385
Exercise Opportunities 970
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 30
Obesity 220
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.5
Smoking 100
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 2.9
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 200
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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5
Avon, Connecticut
Avon
Fit Score: 81.58

Avon, CT

Population 18,302
Exercise Opportunities 970
Physical Inactivity 210
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.66
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 10
Poor Physical Health Days 3.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 180
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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6
Westport, Connecticut
Westport
Fit Score: 81.52

Westport, CT

Population 28,115
Exercise Opportunities 970
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 30
Obesity 220
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.5
Smoking 100
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 2.9
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 200
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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7
Wilton, Connecticut
Wilton
Fit Score: 81.48

Wilton, CT

Population 18,397
Exercise Opportunities 970
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 30
Obesity 220
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.5
Smoking 100
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 2.9
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 200
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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8
Burlington, Connecticut
Burlington
Fit Score: 81.43

Burlington, CT

Population 9,665
Exercise Opportunities 970
Physical Inactivity 210
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.66
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 10
Poor Physical Health Days 3.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 180
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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9
Woodbridge, Connecticut
Woodbridge
Fit Score: 81.42

Woodbridge, CT

Population 8,805
Exercise Opportunities 940
Physical Inactivity 200
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 270
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.94
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 10
Poor Physical Health Days 3.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 180
Frequent Mental Distress 11

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10
New Canaan, Connecticut
New Canaan
Fit Score: 81.27

New Canaan, CT

Population 20,213
Exercise Opportunities 970
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 30
Obesity 220
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.5
Smoking 100
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 2.9
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 200
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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11
Simsbury, Connecticut
Simsbury
Fit Score: 81.24

Simsbury, CT

Population 24,979
Exercise Opportunities 970
Physical Inactivity 210
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.66
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 10
Poor Physical Health Days 3.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 180
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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12
Simsbury Center, Connecticut
Simsbury Ce.
Fit Score: 81.11

Simsbury Center, CT

Population 6,077
Exercise Opportunities 970
Physical Inactivity 210
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.66
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 10
Poor Physical Health Days 3.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 180
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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13
Glastonbury, Connecticut
Glastonbury
Fit Score: 81.06

Glastonbury, CT

Population 34,491
Exercise Opportunities 970
Physical Inactivity 210
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.66
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 10
Poor Physical Health Days 3.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 180
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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14
Granby, Connecticut
Granby
Fit Score: 81.04

Granby, CT

Population 11,375
Exercise Opportunities 970
Physical Inactivity 210
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.66
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 10
Poor Physical Health Days 3.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 180
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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15
Marlborough, Connecticut
Marlborough
Fit Score: 81.01

Marlborough, CT

Population 6,358
Exercise Opportunities 970
Physical Inactivity 210
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.66
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 10
Poor Physical Health Days 3.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 180
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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16
South Windsor, Connecticut
South Winds.
Fit Score: 80.85

South Windsor, CT

Population 26,054
Exercise Opportunities 970
Physical Inactivity 210
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.66
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 10
Poor Physical Health Days 3.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 180
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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17
Suffield, Connecticut
Suffield
Fit Score: 80.84

Suffield, CT

Population 15,743
Exercise Opportunities 970
Physical Inactivity 210
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.66
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 10
Poor Physical Health Days 3.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 180
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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18
Durham, Connecticut
Durham
Fit Score: 80.57

Durham, CT

Population 7,195
Exercise Opportunities 980
Physical Inactivity 180
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 250
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.01
Smoking 110
Frequent Physical Distress 8
Poor Physical Health Days 2.8
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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19
Killingworth, Connecticut
Killingwort.
Fit Score: 80.47

Killingworth, CT

Population 6,370
Exercise Opportunities 980
Physical Inactivity 180
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 250
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.01
Smoking 110
Frequent Physical Distress 8
Poor Physical Health Days 2.8
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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20
West Hartford, Connecticut
West Hartfo.
Fit Score: 80.45

West Hartford, CT

Population 62,939
Exercise Opportunities 970
Physical Inactivity 210
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.66
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 10
Poor Physical Health Days 3.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 180
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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21
Farmington, Connecticut
Farmington
Fit Score: 80.43

Farmington, CT

Population 25,506
Exercise Opportunities 970
Physical Inactivity 210
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.66
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 10
Poor Physical Health Days 3.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 180
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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22
Ridgefield, Connecticut
Ridgefield
Fit Score: 80.41

Ridgefield, CT

Population 25,008
Exercise Opportunities 970
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 30
Obesity 220
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.5
Smoking 100
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 2.9
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 200
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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23
Berlin, Connecticut
Berlin
Fit Score: 80.38

Berlin, CT

Population 20,432
Exercise Opportunities 970
Physical Inactivity 210
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.66
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 10
Poor Physical Health Days 3.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 180
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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24
East Granby, Connecticut
East Granby
Fit Score: 80.38

East Granby, CT

Population 5,147
Exercise Opportunities 970
Physical Inactivity 210
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.66
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 10
Poor Physical Health Days 3.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 180
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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25
Bethany, Connecticut
Bethany
Fit Score: 80.36

Bethany, CT

Population 5,479
Exercise Opportunities 940
Physical Inactivity 200
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 270
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.94
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 10
Poor Physical Health Days 3.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 180
Frequent Mental Distress 11

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26
Orange, Connecticut
Orange
Fit Score: 80.35

Orange, CT

Population 13,949
Exercise Opportunities 940
Physical Inactivity 200
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 270
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.94
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 10
Poor Physical Health Days 3.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 180
Frequent Mental Distress 11

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27
Madison, Connecticut
Madison
Fit Score: 80.3

Madison, CT

Population 18,106
Exercise Opportunities 940
Physical Inactivity 200
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 270
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.94
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 10
Poor Physical Health Days 3.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 180
Frequent Mental Distress 11

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28
Southington, Connecticut
Southington
Fit Score: 80.29

Southington, CT

Population 43,807
Exercise Opportunities 970
Physical Inactivity 210
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.66
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 10
Poor Physical Health Days 3.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 180
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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29
Canton, Connecticut
Canton
Fit Score: 80.28

Canton, CT

Population 10,270
Exercise Opportunities 970
Physical Inactivity 210
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.66
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 10
Poor Physical Health Days 3.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 180
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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30
Cheshire, Connecticut
Cheshire
Fit Score: 80.27

Cheshire, CT

Population 29,179
Exercise Opportunities 940
Physical Inactivity 200
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 270
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.94
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 10
Poor Physical Health Days 3.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 180
Frequent Mental Distress 11

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31
Guilford, Connecticut
Guilford
Fit Score: 80.27

Guilford, CT

Population 22,216
Exercise Opportunities 940
Physical Inactivity 200
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 270
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.94
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 10
Poor Physical Health Days 3.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 180
Frequent Mental Distress 11

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32
Windsor, Connecticut
Windsor
Fit Score: 80.24

Windsor, CT

Population 28,760
Exercise Opportunities 970
Physical Inactivity 210
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.66
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 10
Poor Physical Health Days 3.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 180
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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33
Haddam, Connecticut
Haddam
Fit Score: 80.19

Haddam, CT

Population 8,222
Exercise Opportunities 980
Physical Inactivity 180
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 250
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.01
Smoking 110
Frequent Physical Distress 8
Poor Physical Health Days 2.8
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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34
Middlebury, Connecticut
Middlebury
Fit Score: 80.18

Middlebury, CT

Population 7,731
Exercise Opportunities 940
Physical Inactivity 200
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 270
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.94
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 10
Poor Physical Health Days 3.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 180
Frequent Mental Distress 11

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35
Glastonbury Center, Connecticut
Glastonbury.
Fit Score: 80.18

Glastonbury Center, CT

Population 7,451
Exercise Opportunities 970
Physical Inactivity 210
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.66
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 10
Poor Physical Health Days 3.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 180
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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36
Oxford, Connecticut
Oxford
Fit Score: 80.15

Oxford, CT

Population 13,226
Exercise Opportunities 940
Physical Inactivity 200
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 270
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.94
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 10
Poor Physical Health Days 3.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 180
Frequent Mental Distress 11

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37
Kensington, Connecticut
Kensington
Fit Score: 80.15

Kensington, CT

Population 8,433
Exercise Opportunities 970
Physical Inactivity 210
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.66
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 10
Poor Physical Health Days 3.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 180
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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38
Prospect, Connecticut
Prospect
Fit Score: 80.09

Prospect, CT

Population 9,790
Exercise Opportunities 940
Physical Inactivity 200
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 270
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.94
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 10
Poor Physical Health Days 3.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 180
Frequent Mental Distress 11

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39
Cheshire Village, Connecticut
Cheshire Vi.
Fit Score: 80.03

Cheshire Village, CT

Population 6,251
Exercise Opportunities 940
Physical Inactivity 200
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 270
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.94
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 10
Poor Physical Health Days 3.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 180
Frequent Mental Distress 11

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40
Southwood Acres, Connecticut
Southwood A.
Fit Score: 80.02

Southwood Acres, CT

Population 7,816
Exercise Opportunities 970
Physical Inactivity 210
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.66
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 10
Poor Physical Health Days 3.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 180
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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41
Wethersfield, Connecticut
Wethersfiel.
Fit Score: 79.94

Wethersfield, CT

Population 26,082
Exercise Opportunities 970
Physical Inactivity 210
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.66
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 10
Poor Physical Health Days 3.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 180
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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42
East Hampton, Connecticut
East Hampto.
Fit Score: 79.94

East Hampton, CT

Population 12,854
Exercise Opportunities 980
Physical Inactivity 180
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 250
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.01
Smoking 110
Frequent Physical Distress 8
Poor Physical Health Days 2.8
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 190
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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43
Greenwich, Connecticut
Greenwich
Fit Score: 79.92

Greenwich, CT

Population 62,727
Exercise Opportunities 970
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 30
Obesity 220
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.5
Smoking 100
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 2.9
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 200
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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44
Hazardville, Connecticut
Hazardville
Fit Score: 79.91

Hazardville, CT

Population 5,174
Exercise Opportunities 970
Physical Inactivity 210
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.66
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 10
Poor Physical Health Days 3.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 180
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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45
Sherwood Manor, Connecticut
Sherwood Ma.
Fit Score: 79.89

Sherwood Manor, CT

Population 5,443
Exercise Opportunities 970
Physical Inactivity 210
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.66
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 10
Poor Physical Health Days 3.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 180
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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46
Easton, Connecticut
Easton
Fit Score: 79.87

Easton, CT

Population 7,517
Exercise Opportunities 970
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 30
Obesity 220
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.5
Smoking 100
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 2.9
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 200
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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47
Rocky Hill, Connecticut
Rocky Hill
Fit Score: 79.86

Rocky Hill, CT

Population 20,145
Exercise Opportunities 970
Physical Inactivity 210
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.66
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 10
Poor Physical Health Days 3.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 180
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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48
North Haven, Connecticut
North Haven
Fit Score: 79.85

North Haven, CT

Population 23,691
Exercise Opportunities 940
Physical Inactivity 200
Access to Healthy Food 50
Obesity 270
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.94
Smoking 140
Frequent Physical Distress 10
Poor Physical Health Days 3.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 180
Frequent Mental Distress 11

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49
Newington, Connecticut
Newington
Fit Score: 79.85

Newington, CT

Population 30,112
Exercise Opportunities 970
Physical Inactivity 210
Access to Healthy Food 40
Obesity 260
Air pollution (PM2.5) 2.66
Smoking 130
Frequent Physical Distress 10
Poor Physical Health Days 3.2
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 180
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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50
Cos Cob, Connecticut
Cos Cob
Fit Score: 79.82

Cos Cob, CT

Population 6,840
Exercise Opportunities 970
Physical Inactivity 170
Access to Healthy Food 30
Obesity 220
Air pollution (PM2.5) 3.5
Smoking 100
Frequent Physical Distress 9
Poor Physical Health Days 2.9
Drinking Water Violations Yes
Excessive Drinking 200
Frequent Mental Distress 10

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Didn’t Find Your City in the Top 50?

RankCityPopulation Exercise OpportunitiesPhysical InactivityHealthy Food AccessObesityAir Pollution (PM2.5)SmokingDrinkingPhysical DistressFit Score
51Westbrook6914980180502503.011101902.879.81
52East Windsor11375970210402602.661301803.279.7
53Bloomfield21301970210402602.661301803.279.65
54Enfield44466970210402602.661301803.279.64
55Southbury19656940200502702.941401803.279.63
56Redding9125970170302203.51002002.979.61
57Beacon Falls6182940200502702.941401803.279.56
58Portland9305980180502503.011101902.879.54
59Fairfield61952970170302203.51002002.979.53
60Essex6674980180502503.011101902.879.52
61Wolcott16649940200502702.941401803.279.51
62Cromwell13905980180502503.011101902.879.45
63Milford54661940200502702.941401803.279.44
64Manchester57699970210402602.661301803.279.41
65Windsor Locks12876970210402602.661301803.279.4
66North Branford14158940200502702.941401803.279.38
67Bristol60032970210402602.661301803.279.31
68Plainville17623970210402602.661301803.279.23
69East Haddam8988980180502503.011101902.879.16
70Wallingford44535940200502702.941401803.279.14
71Clinton12950980180502503.011101902.879.1
72Seymour16509940200502702.941401803.279.08
73Branford28005940200502702.941401803.279.08
74Trumbull35802970170302203.51002002.979.07
75Hamden60940940200502702.941401803.279.04
76Old Saybrook10087980180502503.011101902.879.01
77Brookfield17002970170302203.51002002.978.98
78Monroe19470970170302203.51002002.978.86
79East Hartford49998970210402602.661301803.278.85
80Thompsonville8328970210402602.661301803.278.85
81Wallingford Center17756940200502702.941401803.278.68
82New Fairfield13877970170302203.51002002.978.66
83Naugatuck31288940200502702.941401803.278.63
84Middletown46146980180502503.011101902.878.63
85East Haven28699940200502702.941401803.278.62
86Branford Center6355940200502702.941401803.278.6
87New Britain72453970210402602.661301803.278.53
88Harwinton5430800190302702.771201902.678.43
89Derby12515940200502702.941401803.278.41
90Meriden59540940200502702.941401803.278.41
91Bethel19714970170302203.51002002.978.4
92West Haven54879940200502702.941401803.278.33
93Hartford122587970210402602.661301803.278.17
94New Hartford6685800190302702.771201902.678.13
95Shelton41097970170302203.51002002.978.1
96Ansonia18721940200502702.941401803.277.97
97Stamford129775970170302203.51002002.977.94
98Colchester15936930200703002.731301903.277.92
99Norwalk89047970170302203.51002002.977.81
100Waterbury108093940200502702.941401803.277.79
101New Haven130418940200502702.941401803.277.73
102Old Lyme7366930200703002.731301903.277.71
103New Milford26974800190302702.771201902.677.66
104Woodbury9537800190302702.771201902.677.64
105Lebanon7207930200703002.731301903.277.64
106Stratford51967970170302203.51002002.977.49
107Watertown21641800190302702.771201902.677.45
108Ledyard14736930200703002.731301903.277.44
109North Stonington5243930200703002.731301903.277.32
110Danbury84730970170302203.51002002.977.31
111Plymouth11645800190302702.771201902.677.28
112East Lyme18645930200703002.731301903.277.27
113Waterford18887930200703002.731301903.277.11
114Oakville8918800190302702.771201902.677.07
115Thomaston7560800190302702.771201902.677.07
116Montville18716930200703002.731301903.276.87
117Terryville5192800190302702.771201902.676.83
118Torrington34228800190302702.771201902.676.83
119Winchester10655800190302702.771201902.676.69
120Bridgeport144900970170302203.51002002.976.45
121Griswold11591930200703002.731301903.276.42
122Conning Towers Nautilus Park9515930200703002.731301903.276.28
123Winsted7482800190302702.771201902.676.25
124Groton9012930200703002.731301903.276.23
125Norwich39136930200703002.731301903.276.16
126New London26939930200703002.731301903.275.56
127Tolland14655770180802402.841202202.874.33
128Hebron9482770180802402.841202202.874.02
129Somers10834770180802402.841202202.873.93
130Columbia5385770180802402.841202202.873.86
131Coventry12414770180802402.841202202.873.43
132Ellington16299770180802402.841202202.873.21
133Willington5887770180802402.841202202.872.96
134Stafford11884770180802402.841202202.872.7
135Vernon29303770180802402.841202202.872.39
136Mansfield25817770180802402.841202202.872.33
137Stafford Springs5042770180802402.841202202.872.26
138Rockville7188770180802402.841202202.871.52
139Storrs16077770180802402.841202202.871.33
140Canterbury5100830220503102.521602203.371.29
141Woodstock7862830220503102.521602203.371
142Thompson9395830220503102.521602203.370.85
143Brooklyn8280830220503102.521602203.370.76
144Plainfield15173830220503102.521602203.370.48
145Putnam9395830220503102.521602203.370.15
146Killingly17287830220503102.521602203.370.01
147Windham24706830220503102.521602203.369.51
148Willimantic17550830220503102.521602203.369.22

How Did We Determine the Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles?

We compiled our list of Best Cities for for Fit Lifestyle by looking at 11 key metrics backed by scientific research. Keep reading to find out which metrics we chose and how they affect slumber.

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